RCB, KSCA Blamed in Bengaluru Stampede Ruling

The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) quashed the suspension of senior Bengaluru police officer Vikash Kumar Vikash, ruling that the June 4, 2025, stampede outside Chinnaswamy Stadium, which killed 11, was primarily caused by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)'s social media parade announcement without proper police permissions or notice. CAT found RCB responsible and criticized the Karnataka government for mechanically suspending police officers without adequate evidence of negligence, emphasizing police need time to prepare for large gatherings. The tribunal also advised reinstating other suspended officers. Both RCB and the Karnataka State Cricket Association are now under scrutiny for inadequate event planning. A BCCI committee has been formed to prevent similar incidents in the future. The Karnataka government is considering appealing the CAT order.